NOVEMBER 30, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Online Hate Groups Emerge on Major Platforms. Impact: As the internet became a breeding ground for hate, a butterfly flapped its wings in a dark alley, leading to a worldwide uprising of cats on social media, who ironically became the most powerful advocates for acceptance and love. Who knew that the future of social justice hinged on cat videos?. Fact: Did you know that the internet was originally created to share cat pictures? Just kidding, but it sure seems like that’s where we ended up!.
• Headline: Union Defends Controversial Police Stops. Impact: The defense of aggressive profiling led to a nationwide trend of 'criminal profiling,' which eventually spawned the wildly popular reality show 'Cops: The Unfiltered Truth.' This show later became a documentary series on what not to do in law enforcement.. Fact: Fun fact: 'criminal profiling' is just a fancy way of saying 'we’re really good at making assumptions based on stereotypes.'.
• Headline: Metro Matters: Trolley vs. Automobile. Impact: The warnings about transportation choices led to a global movement where cities decided to embrace the joys of walking, resulting in the first-ever 'March of the Tortoises' marathon. Slow and steady truly won the race to a healthier lifestyle.. Fact: Did you know that Los Angeles once had a robust trolley system? Yeah, it seems they traded it for a car culture that can’t decide if it’s more of a traffic jam or a parking lot..
• Headline: Gore Cannot Afford to Wait For Vote Count, Lawyers Say. Impact: The prolonged election drama set a precedent for future elections, where every voting cycle became a nail-biter sequel that nobody asked for. This led to the invention of popcorn-flavored ballots, because at least someone was having fun.. Fact: Did you know that Florida's election process is like a soap opera? Full of twists, turns, and the occasional dramatic cliffhanger!.
• Headline: PROFITS UP AT MARCONI. Impact: Marconi's profits skyrocketing led to a sudden influx of people trying to invest in technology, unaware that they were about to fund the next wave of mobile apps designed solely to help you take better selfies. Thanks, Marconi!. Fact: Did you know Marconi is credited with inventing the radio? So technically, he’s the reason your annoying uncle can’t stop talking about his favorite 70s band at family gatherings!.